Pleasant Grove Church: Copper & Turquoise Rockhounding in Clay County, Alabama

Updated June 2026

Pleasant Grove Church is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clay County, Alabama. Reported finds include copper, turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Clay County
State: Alabama
Nearest road: Mountain View Road
Postcode: 36251
Coordinates: 33.32209, -85.90145

Geology at Pleasant Grove Church

This spot sits on Poe Bridge Mountain Group; Garnet quartzite (garnetite) and garnitiferous altered mafic rock, mapped as Precambrian to Paleozoic quartzite and metavolcanic. Copper minerals such as malachite and chrysocolla typically show up where mineralized rock like this has weathered and oxidized near old workings.

Mapped unit: Poe Bridge Mountain Group; Garnet quartzite (garnetite) and garnitiferous altered mafic rock
Age: Precambrian to Paleozoic
Rock types: quartzite and metavolcanic
Elevation: 1,370 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Pleasant Grove Church

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 54°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ASHLAND 3 ENE station (7 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Pleasant Grove Church

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pleasant Grove Church.

Across the state line from Pleasant Grove Church

Pleasant Grove Church is close enough to the Alabama border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Pleasant Grove Church FAQ

Where is Pleasant Grove Church?+

Pleasant Grove Church is in Clay County, Alabama, at 33.32209, -85.90145. Nearest road: Mountain View Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pleasant Grove Church?+

Pleasant Grove Church is reported to produce Copper, Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at Pleasant Grove Church?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Pleasant Grove Church?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Pleasant Grove Church?+

Pleasant Grove Church is workable year-round.

How do I get to Pleasant Grove Church?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.32209, -85.90145 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mountain View Road.

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